The average train between Truro and Canterbury takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Truro to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Truro and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Truro is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Truro to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Truro station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Truro to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
Truro to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Truro to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Truro and Canterbury is 445.7 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Truro to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 18m.